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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.56, 1,529.34 and 250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.56, 1,529.34 and 250.06 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.56 : 1,529.34 = 250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.56/1,529.34 = 250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.56x = 1,529.34 × 250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.56x = 382,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,426.76/1,019.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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